Pearson’s LCCI English for Business Level 2

Program Summary

Whether learners are already in a professional setting or just starting out, our cutting edge blended learning and flexible traditional solutions support real language progress, business skills development, and bright futures.

Our LCCI International Qualifications in English for Business help learners to develop their reading, writing, listening, and speaking business English language skills. They’re suitable for those wanting to develop these skills at a basic functional level, those already able to communicate in a familiar business situation effectively, and those who are fully fluent and participate completely in all areas of business.

The LCCI IQ Level 2 Certificate in English for Business will be awarded to candidates who successfully complete the learning outcomes and assessments for the following part:

Reading and Writing (compulsory)

An additional certificate will be awarded to candidates who successfully complete the learning outcomes and assessments either one or both of the following parts:

Speaking (optional) – formerly referred to as EFB oral test
Listening (optional) – available from April 2006

Level 2 English for Business Reading and Writing component is available not only as a paper-based test but also on-screen (computer-based). Please visit the qualifications page on our website, www.lcci.org.uk, to view the user guide and sample test. This is the link to launch Level 2 English for Business on-screen: http:/campus.ediplc.com/tdt/

EDI is a leading international awarding body that was formed through the merger of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examinations Board (LCCI) and GOAL, a leading online assessment provider. EDI now delivers LCCI International qualifications (LCCI IQ) through a network of over 5000 registered centers in more than 120 countries worldwide. Our range of business-related qualifications is trusted and valued by employers worldwide and recognized by universities and professional bodies.

Please note that a UK accredited ESOL version of this examination is available as EDI Entry Level certificate in ESOL International (Entry 3) (500/5744/3).

Learning Outcomes

Write letters on a variety of subjects including confirming information, providing information, responding to/making a complaint, congratulation, apology, etc.
Adopt an appropriate tone according to instructions given in the rubric or to the requirements of the message.
Provide a logical order to the content of the letter.
Utilize an appropriate, consistent layout.

Write leaflets on a variety of subjects including the advantage of a specified course of action, special offers, sales, etc.
Display the qualities of clarity, ease of understanding, logical order.
Utilize an appropriate, consistent layout.

Write reports on a variety of subjects including investigation into staff ideas/thoughts, customer opinion, a survey of the work of a specified person/ department, an investigation into a complaint, etc

Use an appropriate, consistent layout.
Select the information relevant to the purpose of the report.
Write articles on a variety of subjects including a career in a particular field history/background of an organization, description of a working day, the importance of training/knowledge, etc.
Supply a suitable title for the article Page 10 of 15.
Provide an ‘arresting’ opening, logical order, reasoned argument, a suitable close.
Select information from various forms of written communication and present it as a list or a set of notes.
Use an appropriate, consistent layout.
Compile lists or notes which have the qualities of clarity, reasoned grouping, logical order.

Recognize and use the following verb forms:

The simple passive-(e.g. Letters are sent first class)
The continuous passive (e.g. Letters are being sent first class)
The past continuous (e.g. I was typing all morning)
The past perfect (e.g. He had paid the bill before leaving)

Understand the main points of clear standard speech regularly encountered in work and everyday life, including short narratives, though will sometimes need to ask for repetition or clarification.

Understand straightforward, factual information about common, every day, or job-related topics, identifying both general topics and specific detail, provided the speech is clearly articulated.
Understand simple technical information, such as operating instructions, and can follow detailed directions.
Follow in outline straightforward short talks on familiar topics.
Follow a straightforward and clearly structured lecture or talk within his/her field. Page 16 of 15.
Understand the main points of radio news bulletins.
Understand the information content of the majority of broadcast audio material on topics of personal interest delivered in a relatively slow and clear standard speech.

80 Hours